Crockpot Irish Stew - Family Fresh Meals: 1.5-2 pounds stew beef, cubed 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups carrot slices (cut into about ½inch pieces) 1 cups celery slices (cut into about ½inch pieces) 1 cup onion slices (cut into about ½inch pieces) ¾ cup pearl barley (rinsed and drained) 5 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon sage ½ teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon pepper